Strong Financial Performance
Operating income increased 38% for the fourth quarter and 26% for the full year 2024. Net income rose 24% for the year.
Improved Combined Ratios
The fourth quarter property casualty combined ratio improved by 2.8 percentage points to 84.7%, with the full year combined ratio at 93.4%, an improvement of 1.5 percentage points compared to 2023.
Significant Premium Growth
Consolidated property casualty net written premiums grew 17% for the quarter, including 15% growth in agency renewal premiums and 23% in new business premiums.
Investment Income Increase
Investment income grew 17% for the fourth quarter and 15% for the full year 2024, with interest income increasing 28% for the fourth quarter.
Capital Management Success
For full year 2024, $490 million was returned to shareholders through dividends paid, along with share repurchases. The book value reached a record high of $89.11 per share.
Value Creation Ratio Achievement
The company's value creation ratio reached 19.8% on a full-year basis, exceeding the target of 10 to 13% on a five-year average.